"It looks like it's gonna be a close one folks. We'll have to wait for the judges' decision," shouted the announcer. "And... I have the results with me... And the winner is... Tenoh Haruka!"
The crowd went wild.
"Despite driving a wounded vehicle and nursing an injury from the previous race, he had managed to beat the rest and clinch the championship!"
As the drivers sprayed champagne at Haruka for revenge, a short, gruffy-looking man walked towards Haruka.
"Haruka!" he shouted. "Remember there's a ball tonight and you have to attend!"
"Hai, Shinji-sensei."
"Hurry Haruka," shouted Shinji.
"Hai hai sensei..." murmured Haruka.
"I know that you don't like to go to such function but the sponsor asked for your presence."
"..."
"All right. How 'bout this... If you go, I'll cancel your garage duty for a week."
"..."
"Two weeks."
"..."
"A month."
"Deal!" Haruka grinned.
"Remember to behave yourself!"
"Hai hai... smile at people, greet them, be polite, flash my most charming smile, sweep all the girls off their feet..."
"All right all right. Just the first three will do." Shinji did an animation sweat drop.